Economy

Led by longtime community organizer Lew Finfer, opponents of the tax cut filed a lawsuit with the SJC in January arguing that Campbell's summary of the proposal is so flawed and unfair that the measure should be disqualified from the ballot.

Siebels, who has been with the revitalized theater for more than two decades, has worked with the Worcester Center for Performing Arts, the nonprofit behind The Hanover, since 2004.

State and local leaders must help identify strong candidates for Opportunity Zone redevelopment, in order for Central Massachusetts to take advantage of the federal program.

“I’m not even driving a lot these days, and I find it aggravating," she said.

Massachusetts employment fell 0.9%, while national employment grew just 0.2%.

The newest announcement comes from Chase Corp., which plans on shutting down its Oxford facility at 24 Dana Road and laying off 72 employees.

The two main criteria for inclusion on WBJ’s Power 100 are: How much power does a Central Massachusetts professional hold, and how do they use it?

Greater Worcester Community Foundation is celebrating its 50th anniversary by earmarking $2 million to support area nonprofits and launch new programs.

The Massachusetts unemployment rate held at 4.7% in April, nearly half a percentage point higher than the national rate, but employers here added 8,500 jobs last month, state officials reported Friday.

The application deadline for Leadership Worcester’s Class of 2027 is set to close Monday, after which the civic-and-business training program will welcome its 300th participant.